LAW CHANGES 2026/27
A goalkeeper (Team A) and an attacker (Team B) collide while jumping for the ball. Although no foul is committed, the #referee stops play after seeing that both players have fallen to the ground. The goalkeeper is able to continue and does not need medical
Except certain circumstances, where an injury results in play being stopped or the restart of play being delayed, the injured player must leave the field of play and may only re-enter:
✅ one minute after play has restarted (running clock)
✅ with the referee’s permission (the
LAW CHANGES 2026/27
A player slips while taking a penalty kick. The ball accidentally touches the player’s non-kicking foot/leg immediately after the kick, and the goalkeeper makes a save (the ball does not enter the goal and rebounds into the field).
What is the decision if
LAW CHANGES 2026/27
A defending team player deliberately handles the ball within their penalty area and thus prevents the ball from entering the goal. After that, the ball goes to an attacking team player who scores a goal.
What is the correct decision?
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The #referee may apply advantage when a team incorrectly takes a restart if:
✅ the ball is in play and
✅ the opposing team can benefit (e.g. they gain possession)
The main situations where advantage can be played include:
➡️ incorrect position of the restart
➡️ moving ball
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